Nishant’s broader research interests span identity, entrepreneurship, and liminality, with a particular emphasis on qualitative research. Beyond academia, he is actively engaged in projects across the private and public policy sectors. In collaboration with the Government of India, he contributed to the development of a well-being curriculum that significantly impacted the lives of over 30,000 girl children. These contributions led to his recognition as a Harvard Delegate for Social Policy and Justice in Asian Countries in 2019.
He has published his research in reputed journals, including the Journal of Business Venturing Insights. His research has also received international recognition, including the Distinguished Fetzer MSR Fellowship from the Academy of Management in 2023, recognizing him among the top 20 global research scholars and young faculty for the social impact of his doctoral research. Best Paper Award – INDAM Conference 2026 (Entrepreneurship Track). Monica M. Lee Research Excellence Award (2026) – Academy of Human Resource Development,conferred by the Academy of Human Resource Development. Impact Award by Journal of Consumer Behaviour, ranked among the top 10% of most-viewed papers in 2024.
Before joining IIM Indore, Nishant served as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Management Studies, IIT Roorkee, and at IIM Bodh Gaya, and as a Visiting Faculty at IIM Mumbai. He also brings three years of experience in corporate training and consulting, through which he has worked on employee well-being and development across diverse sectors, including human resources, finance, and healthcare.
